Quebec, capital of the Canadian province of the same name, is so ‘French’ it is said that to visit Quebec is to experience France without crossing the Atlantic. French must be the predominant language on signs, retail or food service employees always greet customers in French, and there are even laws dictating whether parents can send their children to English or French school. The architecture, ambience and mostly French-speaking citizens are proof that some of France has been permanently ingrained in North America. In addition to its European flair, Quebec City is the only remaining walled city north of Mexico. more info

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Thu 8 Oct 2020

At Sea

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Fri 9 Oct 2020

Charlottetown, Canada

10:00 AM

6:00 PM

Charlottetown, Canada’s Birthplace, is the capital of Prince Edward Island, one of the Atlantic Provinces of Canada. The downtown area with its heritage landscape of many Victorian-era houses and buildings has many walking trails. The boardwalk takes you along the shoreline from the shops and restaurants at Peake’s Quay to Victoria Park, as well as the parks along the waterfront redevelopment. Visitors are inspired by the architecture, which to-day is a perfect blend of the old and the new. Chat with the friendly people, with diverse cultures and languages, and absorb the waterfront views that are never far away. more info

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Sat 10 Oct 2020

Sydney, Canada

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Sydney is situated on the east coast of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. Located on the waterfront, visitors are amazed to see the "Largest Ceilidh Fiddle in the World" (at 18m). Sydney's tourism draw is increasingly linked to this cultural asset. The urban heart of Cape Breton Island has a population that is a diverse mixture of nationalities. This contributes to various Scottish, Acadian, African Canadian, and eastern European cultural events being held throughout the year. Most tourists visit the Jost House Museum, a wonderful historic site at which all employees are dressed as people were when they lived there. more info

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Sun 11 Oct 2020

Halifax, Canada

8:00 AM

4:00 PM

Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, the Gateway to Atlantic Canada, is a lively and colourful combination of urban and rural living at its best. It is situated on the world’s second largest harbour, and the beautifully restored waterfront buildings recall the city's centuries-old maritime heritage, which is also cleverly explained at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Visit the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, and the Halifax Citadel that explores the unique local heritage. Dine on the fresh seafood, taste the local award-winning wines, and then explore the Chapel Hill Gift shop at Spring Garden Road renowned for its great selection of dresses, purses, and gifts. more info

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Mon 12 Oct 2020

Bar Harbor, USA

7:00 AM

5:00 PM

Bar Harbour, nestled on the east side of Mt. Desert Island in Maine New England, USA is said to be a magical mixture of romance, adventure. With its rock-bound coast and soaring granite cliffs, the stonewall-lined and tree-covered road leading you into our town, to the sweeping vistas from atop Cadillac Mountain, there is a special mystique to Bar Harbor that has welcomed visitors for over a hundred years. It is also worth noting that Bar Harbor is home to the USA's eighth oldest golf course which wraps itself between the mountains and the shore, and visitors can try to sink a putt through a waterfall. more info

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Tue 13 Oct 2020

Boston, USA

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Boston is the capital and largest city in Massachusetts, USA. Calling this quaint and delightful city the 'Athens of America' might seem a bit pretentious, but the city's 19th-century glory radiates through its grand architecture, and its world-renowned academic and cultural institutions. Disastrous 'urban renewal' projects in the 1950s provoked such a furious backlash that Boston now has some of the best preserved historic buildings and neighbourhoods in the country. Compact, walkable, historic and clean, the city blends old-world beauty and modern convenience. Take a Cape Cod day trip and enter a world full of sand dunes and salty beaches. more info

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Wed 14 Oct 2020

Newport, USA

11:00 AM

6:00 PM

Newport Island is located in Newport County, Rhode Island, just 48 km south of Providence in the United States. It is home to spectacular coastal scenery, awe-inspiring architecture, a thriving waterfront downtown, and welcoming hospitality. Newport is considered by many to be a shining gem in the coastal crown of New England. It contains among the highest number of surviving colonial buildings of any city in the United States as it was the playground of the wealthy till the early 20th century. Most visitors tour some of these fantastically elaborate mansions, such as The Breakers and The Elms, to name a couple of the many that are open to the public. more info

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Thu 15 Oct 2020

New York (Manhattan), USA

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

New York’s port on the Hudson River in Manhattan is four blocks from Central Park. New York is situated on the Atlantic coast of NE United States. With its world-class museums, big statues, even bigger buildings - certainly the Manhattan skyline with its many skyscrapers is universally recognizable - and being the most linguistically diverse city in the world, the Big Apple’s hyperactive rush keeps drawing more and more people to it. The City of New York is a densely packed mass of humanity and all this living on top of one another makes the New Yorker a special kind of person. more info

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Fri 16 Oct 2020

At Sea

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Sat 17 Oct 2020

At Sea

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Sun 18 Oct 2020

Fort Lauderdale, USA

7:00 AM

Disembark

Fort Lauderdale is a city on the Atlantic coast of the U.S. in the state of Florida. As well as being a major yachting centre, it has a large and intricate canal system that results in its also being known as the ‘Venice of America’. While once home to a series of forts, today there are three forts named ‘Fort Lauderdale’. The city is considered a perfect holiday destination mainly for its stunning beaches and palm-lined shorelines. It is also famous for its arts, and cultural events. Don’t miss shopping on Las Olas Boulevard, taking a gondola ride on the canals, and visiting the historic riverfront. more info

All aboard the Zuiderdam over 11 relaxing nights aboard the The Atlantic Coast Cruise U062 exploring . This cruise departs from Quebec and visits 9 ports in 2 countries before returning to Fort Lauderdale. This 3.5 star voyage from Holland America Line has 1 more forward departures. We have a limited number of cabins available from $187 per person/day, twin share. So call now and get expert, friendly advice.

Zuiderdam Overview

MS Zuiderdam is one of four ‘compass-point’ HAL ships. Until September 2019 MS Zuiderdam cruises the North Atlantic before focussing on the ‘Colours of Canada and New England.’ Then from October to early April 2020 Zuiderdam cruises reach all parts of the Caribbean, with two different 7-night itineraries, or combined for 14 nights. From May to June 2020 she offers 12 and 24 night cruises around Italy, Greece and Turkey (including Istanbul), a region HAL specialises in. In July/August the focus is on the Baltic States, sub-Arctic Norway, and Iceland. In June cruises move north to the Baltic Sea. Hallmarks of HAL include spacious staterooms and public areas, rich timber furnishings set with museum-quality paintings and antiques, discreet personal service, and artful itineraries that allow for overnights in key cities.

Accommodation

Staterooms are spacious, and include: Interior large and standard; Ocean-view, some with panoramic windows; and three levels of suites – Signature, Neptune and Pinnacle. Basic features include a flat-panel TV and DVD player (book your DVDs by phone), ample storage, personal safe, excellent twin/queen bedding and bath amenities, fresh fruit on request, and nightly turndown service. The décor is very pleasing and comfortable. Complimentary meals can be ordered for in-suite dining around the clock. Triple and quad cabins are available, as well as interconnecting cabins for up to six guests. Many staterooms are modified accessible and wheelchair accessible. There are no single cabins.

Food and Dining

The ship has seven formal to casual dining areas. The two-deck main Dining Room serves open-seating breakfast and lunch. For dinner chose between set-seating at first or second servings, or open seating on the upper deck. The waiting staff are friendly Indonesian and Filipino stewards. Ask for a table for 2/4/6/8. Special dietary requests can be ordered pre-cruise. One night in seven is a formal night, perhaps preceded with pre-dinner drinks, then after your meal retire to the Showroom at Sea or a musical recital. There are two alternative restaurants, best to reserve in advance: The pay extra Pinnacle Grill for steaks and seafood (and occasionally the Pinnacle – Le Cirque and Rudi’s Sel de Mer), and the Italian-American-influenced Canaletto. Ask about wine packages.

Entertainment

In the evenings the two-deck Show Lounge offers (twice nightly) musical productions, cabaret, and its features include three video screens. Alternatively, attend a musical recital in one of the lounges, dance to the backing of a band ensemble, watch sport in the multi-screen sports bar, or sip drinks while your request is sung by the pianist or guitarist. Three outstanding musical options are: the Lincoln Center Stage chamber music (seats 100); Billboard Onboard, with two pianos and a chance to join the singing; and B.B.King’s Blues Club. View recent movies in the Screening Room, unless you’d prefer to watch your choice of DVD in your cabin. Through the evening the disco and nightclub on the top deck will take you into the early hours of the morning, very inviting if the new day is a Sea Day and you’ve ordered breakfast in your cabin. The large casino has lots of playing options.